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Stars of the Golden AgeThe Mysterious Murder of William Desmond Taylor (special crossover with the Wanted Files podcast!)One of the most successful directors of Hollywood's silent film era, William Desmond Taylor was killed under a cloud of mystery. His whole life was somewhat of a mystery. There were suspects and there were theories... but who killed William Desmond Taylor, and why? Listen to hear the story of his life and his death, in this special collaboration episode with A.C. Roberts of The Wanted Files podcast.Episode Sources: Hollywood Homicide by Patrick Auerbach; Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood by William J. Mann; Wikipedia; IMDBImage Source: IMDB2025-07-2227 min
In The BuildingEp. 346 | Feat: Fire Chief Valerie Frausto | Rafael Devers Traded, Desmond Bane Traded and The US Open Champion CrownedJoin Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay as they break down the latest in sports and the culture that surrounds it. From the hottest headlines to behind-the-scenes insights, they bring their unique perspectives, humor, and unfiltered takes on everything happening in the sports world. Whether it’s major trades, game recaps, or the intersection of sports and society, they’ve got you covered. Don’t miss out—hit that like button and subscribe for more!
Keep us employed in 2K25! You can now help support In The Building and the Mike Taylor YouTube Channel at: https://buymeacoffee.com/loveyouh...2025-06-161h 35
What The Ale?87. William Desmond TaylorHey friends! This week we dive into the unsolved murder of one of the most influential directors of Old Hollywood, William Desmond Taylor. Is there a suspect you think is guilty? Let us know!2025-06-0445 min
Dumb and Dahmer PodcastΟ William Desmond Taylor και τα Σκοτεινά Μυστικά του Hollywood ft. Κάκια ΓκουδίναΣε αυτό το επεισόδιο θα γίνουν αποκαλύψεις (!!) όσο συζητάμε για τον φόνο του William Desmond Taylor, ενός γοητευτικού και πετυχημένου σκηνοθέτη του βωβού κινηματογράφου, που άφησε το Hollywood άφωνο. Ποιος τον σκότωσε; Ένα μυστήριο που έμεινε άλυτο για πάνω από 100 χρόνια...Μαζί με την μοναδική Κάκια Γκουδίνα θα τα συζητήσουμε όλα, προσφέροντάς σας μόρφωση φυσικά και Χολιγουντιανή παρακμή – γιατί όπως ξέρουμε καλά… στην πόλη των ονείρων, το δράμα δεν τελειώνει ποτέ!Η Κάκια Γκουδίνα είναι διδακτορική φοιτήτρια μουσικής σύνθεσης στο Κρατικό πανεπιστήμιο του Michigan (Michigan State University). Είναι κάτοχος πτυχίου της Σχολής Κινηματογράφου, του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, με ειδίκευση στην κινηματογραφική μουσική και ήχο. Το έργο της περιλαμβάνει σύγχρονη μουσική, καθώς και μουσική για ταινίες και θέατρο. Aυτή την περίοδο παρουσιάζει την multimedia performance με τίτλο «Υπήρξαμε. Πιάσαμε Χώρο. Μετά όχι» στο Θέατρο NOŪS, από τις 3 έως τις 6 Απριλίου 2025.Support the showΣτηρίξτε αυτό το podcast: Dumb and Dahmer Plus , Buy me a coffeeInstagramYouTubeWebsiteEmail: dumbanddahmerpod@gmail.com2025-03-191h 44
Echoes of the UnknownSilent Secrets: The Murder of William Desmond TaylorIn today's episode, we’re looking back at a famous case that’s one of Hollywood’s greatest unsolved crime puzzles — the murder of famed silent film director William Desmond Taylor. This case — full of scandal, cover-ups, and intrigue — has captivated true-crime enthusiasts and historians for over a century.
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Day By Day: True Crime StoriesFebruary 1 - The Murder of William Desmond TaylorThis episode of Day by Day True Crime Stories delves into the unsolved murder of William Desmond Taylor, a prominent silent film director. The podcast explores Taylor's intriguing life, the circumstances surrounding his murder, the investigation that followed, and the various suspects involved, including Hollywood elites. It highlights the impact of the case on Hollywood's image and the ongoing mystery that has captivated true crime enthusiasts for over a century.#WilliamDesmondTaylor, #Hollywoodmurder, #unsolvedcrime, #truecrimepodcast, @CharlotteShelby, #MabelNormand, #historicalcrime, #Hollywoodscandals #onthisday #daybydaytcsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https...2025-02-0110 min
Riverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomRetirees Have A Serious Financial Temptation ProblemRetirees face serious financial temptations that can jeopardize their future, but there are smart ways to avoid them. In this episode, we’ll reveal the most dangerous temptations the average retiree faces and share strategies to help you avoid them, or correct your current course, to keep retirement on track.
Here’s some of what we cover in this episode:
0:00 – Intro
1:46 – Carrying too much debt
5:26 – The challenges with changing the spending mindset
10:13 – Deferring taxes
14:36 – Starting Social Security at 62
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Visit https...2024-11-2123 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomWhat Financial Advisors Wish Every Investor KnewImagine you could read your financial advisor’s mind before you even walked through the door for the first time. What would they want you to know? In this episode, we bring you the game-changing insights financial pros wish every saver and investor understood.
Here’s some of what we cover in this episode:
Why most people don’t know the real risk in their portfolio because they’re focused on upside potential.
What’s the motivation behind the information you’re reading and hearing about finances?
Well-known national companies aren’t automatically a better option to help you pl...2024-11-1425 min
Shite Talk: An Irish History PodcastWilliam Desmond Taylor - Hollywood's First Murder MysteryHello! We're back after an accidental hiatus and we've got a refreshed version of one of the first stories we ever covered, the murder mystery of the Carlow-Hollywood director; William Desmond Taylor. We retold this story live in Carlow over the summer and got some updated information from local writer, and all round lovely man, Marc-Ivan O'Gorman. All the facts of the story covering William's life and death are all in this free episode but if you want to hear the completely unproven theories about who killed him you can get that episode (and all the oth...2024-11-1358 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomHow to Put Yourself in the Best Position in RetirementOnce you reach retirement, how do you know whether you’re doing everything you can to succeed? There are specific questions you can ask and we will address some of those key topics in this episode. We explore things like annuities, tax efficiency, Social Security, inflation protection, and estate planning to make sure you know you’re in the best position for retirement.
Here’s some of what we cover in this episode:
How do you know if you should buy an annuity for retirement income?
How do you know how to balance saving for ret...2024-09-2631 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomHow Do You Know When You're Ready to Retire?Retirement planning is filled with ‘how do you know’ questions. How do you know if you’re saving enough? How do you know if you’ll have enough income in retirement? How do you know if you have enough to retire? We work to answer these with clients on a daily basis, and today we’re going to discuss how we work through these key retirement questions to help people find the right answer.
Here’s some of what we cover in this episode:
How do you know how much income you’ll need when you retire...2024-09-1225 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomThe Top 401(k) FAQs In 2024 (Part 2)We're back to tackle your top questions in two comprehensive episodes. Part two addresses essential topics like investment strategies as you approach retirement, managing your 401K when changing jobs, and the ins and outs of catch-up contributions.
Gain insights into the complexities of vesting schedules and the potential risks and benefits of including company stock in your 401K. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to optimize their 401K and secure their financial future.
Here are the questions we’ll cover in this episode:
How should I adjust my 401k investments as...2024-08-2920 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomThe Top 401(k) FAQs In 2024 (Part 1)We get a lot of questions about 401ks, and we know they can be tricky to navigate. It’s such a unique account because it’s attached to the employer with different custodians from place to place. But we work with several companies to help manage their 401ks and consider this a specialty of ours at CLC Financial, and that's why we're tackling your top questions in two comprehensive episodes.
Here are the questions we’ll cover in this episode:
My company plan offers a program where I can get advice on my 401k for a l...2024-08-2226 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomLies You Might Be Telling Yourself About MoneyIn today’s unpredictable financial landscape, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing common lies about money and retirement. In our latest episode of Riverbank Riches, Desmond will debunk these myths and provide valuable insights to help you navigate your financial journey more effectively.
Here’s some of what we cover in this episode:
What options do you have for safe money?
Why investing in the stock market isn’t only for someone who understands everything about it.
Why it’s never too late to start saving for retirement.
The importance of starting...2024-08-1523 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomGood Dave, Bad Dave – Breaking Down Dave Ramsey’s Financial AdviceDave Ramsey has built a big following for his financial advice and his direct approach to advising people on his media platforms. Like everything in the financial world, there’s some advice that applies well and some that doesn’t. In this episode, we’re going to give you two examples of information that we think is valuable and another that should be challenged.
Here’s some of what we cover in this episode:
The importance of financial literacy.
What you need to know about the S&P 500 and how it’s used for benchmarkin...2024-06-1311 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomHow to Avoid Retirement StressPsychologists have determined that retirement is one of the most stressful events that some people will experience in life. In this episode, we’ll look at the ways to proactively deal with the stress surrounding the retirement process.
Here’s some of what we cover in this episode:
Understand the significant lifestyle changes that come with retirement.
Embrace the opportunity to face new challenges.
Sometimes the retirement dream isn’t quite so dreamy, which is why you want to keep your options open.
Keep your sense of perspective. We’re fortunate to be able to experi...2024-05-0922 min
Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and MysteriesOld Hollywood Murder: The Mysterious Death of William Desmond TaylorHollywood's first whodunnit. Two young starlets, an angry mother, a scorned valet, a corrupt DA, and the dead body of one of Hollywood's most prolific directors. What happened to William Desmond Taylor, and who knows more than they're telling?
Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after show called Footnotes.
Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe...2024-05-0247 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomCurrent State of the Markets & Investing with Matt Heimann, CFA (Part 2)As the financial landscape continues to evolve, investors are seeking clarity and direction in an increasingly complex market. That’s why we wanted to bring on someone who is as tapped into what’s happening in the economy as anyone we know. Matt Heimann, CFA, is the Director of Asset Management at CreativeOne Wealth and he has a deep analytical expertise in building asset allocations and populating investment models. In this two-part conversation, he’ll provide a deep dive into the intricacies of investing, interest rates, and the future of the markets.
Here’s some of what w...2024-04-2529 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomCurrent State of the Markets & Investing with Matt Heimann, CFA (Part 1)The past few years have been marked by incredible volatility in the stock market, which has created plenty of uncertainty for investors. Just in the past five years, we’ve seen the market crash during COVID, high inflation and interest rates, and bonds falling sharply alongside equities in 2022.
It’s no surprise that some people have chosen to stay on the sidelines when it comes to investing. They’ve chosen to remain conservative and keep their money in cash or very safe investments like savings accounts and CDs. But should you be concerned about being invested in today’...2024-04-1119 min
The Highly Spirited Podcast3rd Friday; Old Hollywood! The Mary Pickford Cocktail & The Murder of William Desmond TaylorToday we go back to the roaring 20’s with a cocktail named after silent screen Icon; Mary Pickford, and then we get into the unsolved murder of director, William Desmond Taylor2024-03-1517 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomRetirement Planning Is Harder Than It Used To BeEvery generation likes to talk about how much harder things used to be when they were kids. Like all of the people who used to have to walk five miles to school, in the snow, uphill both ways. But they had at least one thing that was EASIER…and that was retirement planning. Let’s talk about why on today’s episode.
Here’s some of what we cover in this episode:
In past generations, it was common to work for the same company for most, if not all, of one's career.
With the prevalenc...2024-03-0733 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomHow One Overlooked Issue Can Sink Your RetirementImagine your retirement plan as a ship sailing toward a horizon of rest and relaxation. But what if one leak could sink it all? In today’s episode, we spotlight some of the single oversights that could send your dreams to the bottom.
We'll share key strategies to plug the gaps, ensuring your financial ship stays buoyant and on course. Tune in to protect your future from the one mistake that could derail everything.
Also, stay tuned until the end to see the debut of Riverbank Riches, a segment where Desmond will respond to a vi...2024-02-2232 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomWith Higher Interest Rates, Is “Lazy Money” Still A Concern In 2024?Is 'Lazy Money' still a concern in 2024's higher interest rate landscape? In this episode, we explore this question, examining how the recent rise in interest rates affects the money sitting in savings accounts, CDs, and conservative investments.
We'll discuss the new dynamics of managing your funds in a world where traditional saving methods are seeing better returns. Are these options now a viable part of a savvy investment strategy, or are there still better ways to make your money work harder for you?
Here’s some of what we cover in this epi...2024-02-1519 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomCrafting a Successful Financial SnowmanJust like building a snowman in the crisp winter air, creating a structurally sound retirement strategy requires careful consideration and planning. From establishing a solid base to adding protective layers, we’re here to ensure your financial landscape remains cool and stable.
Tune in and learn how to build a financial snowman that stands the test of time. And who knows, maybe we’ll even get a little snow in eastern North Carolina this year so that we can build our own snowman. Bundle up and let’s get to building.
Here’s some of w...2024-01-1118 min
ASMuRder - True crime with an ASMR twistWilliam Desmond TaylorJoin me as we step into the mysterious world of early Hollywood and delve into the enigmatic life and unsolved murder of William Desmond Taylor, a man whose secrets and connections in the entertainment industry may hold the key to his peculiar demise. Explore the scandals, the illicit affairs, and the deep web of intrigue that surrounded this Hollywood director, whose murder remains shrouded in mystery to this day.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asmurder/support2023-12-2831 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomBusiness Brokerage Challenges, Technology, and Future Growth with Ashley Kelsey (Part 2)Ashley Kelsey, CBI is a Senior Business Advisor with Transworld Business Advisors of Eastern NC and has worked with all types of business owners to connect them with the right buyers when they’re ready to exit. In this two-part series, we’ll talk in-depth about the business brokerage industry with this episode focusing on their process, success stories, and the advice she’d give both buyers and sellers.
Part two will focus on recent trends in the economy, the role of technology in buying and selling businesses, and what the future of the brokerage busines...2023-12-0731 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomBusiness Brokerage Challenges, Advice, and Success Stories with Ashley Kelsey (Part 1)Having an exit plan for your business isn't easy and business owners struggle with this transition all the time. Today we're going to talk with someone from the business brokerage industry who helps connect buyers and sellers to find out how the process works, learn more about how it can alleviate some of the challenges facing owners, and hear a few success stories she's been a part of.
Here’s some of what we cover in this episode:
A rundown of how Transworld helps businesses and what sets them apart from other brokerage firms.
Two...2023-11-2131 min
Scarlett Tavern: Mead, Murder, & MoreWilliam Desmond TaylorGrab a drink, take a seat, and join Kayde and Ben as they discuss the mysterious death of William Desmond Taylor, the Enigmatic Director of early Hollywood.2023-11-1835 min
The Poisoners' CabinetEP 179 - Murder in Hollywood: Who Killed William Desmond Taylor?Ep 179 is loose and we're heading to the bright lights of Tinseltown to find out what happened to silent film director William Desmond Taylor?Who would want this famous director dead? Who was hiding secrets? And should we all hire cake-based assistants?The secret ingredient is...Hollywood!Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on...2023-11-1058 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomEnd of Year Financial Planning For 2023Join us for a thoughtful episode where we unpack our 2023 edition of key year-end planning strategies for those nearing or embracing their retirement years. We'll explore the nuances of optimizing your investment portfolio, safeguarding your assets, and ensuring a stable, rewarding lifestyle in the years to come.
Together, we'll navigate through essential topics like managing RMDs, exploring tax-saving opportunities, and even touching on the often-overlooked emotional aspects of this pivotal life transition.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
What is Desmond most thankful for this year as w...2023-11-0920 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomThe Universal Truths of Retirement (Part 2)This two-part series will juxtapose the individuality of retirement plans with the foundational principles that remain consistent across the board. Join us as Desmond finishes out the top 10 with five more truths everyone needs to take into account when building a plan.
Here are the five truths we cover in this episode:
Diversification is Essential for Risk Management.
Emotions Can Be an Investor's Worst Enemy.
Tax Implications Matter.
Retirement Doesn't Mean Complete Disengagement from Work.
Estate Planning Isn't Just for the Wealthy.
Contact Desmond:
Visit https://www.cl...2023-10-2628 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomThe Universal Truths of Retirement (Part 1)Dive deep in this two-part series, where we juxtapose the individuality of retirement plans with the foundational principles that remain consistent across the board. Join us as Desmond tells you about 10 different retirement truths and how they can have an impact on retirement. This episode will tackle the first five and we’ll tell you why you need to account for each of these in your retirement plan.
Here are the five truths we cover in this episode:
Everybody needs an income plan.
Everybody needs a plan to address long-term care issues.
Nobody can con...2023-10-1232 min
Infamous AmericaHOLLYWOOD MURDER | William Desmond Taylor, Part 2In the weeks after the murder of Hollywood director William Desmond Taylor, detectives methodically investigate a long list of suspects. They – and the press – uncover scandalous information. Careers are ruined, but no one is arrested. The case languishes for decades until another Hollywood director believes he solves the mystery.Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/joinApple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free tria...2023-10-1135 minInfamous AmericaHOLLYWOOD MURDER | William Desmond Taylor, Part 1By the early 1920s, William Desmond Taylor is one of the hottest directors in Hollywood … which makes it all the more surprising when he is found dead in his home. The circumstances of the discovery of his murder are bizarre, and a scandal erupts in the capital of the movie industry. As detectives try to unravel the mystery, they quickly learn that all is not what it seems with the man who is known as the “gentleman director.”Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/joinA...2023-10-0435 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 118: From Headlines to History Book - Desmond Allen Celebrates 50 Years in JournalismOur podcast break is over! Welcome back to the Authorpreneur Secret$ podcast.
Our featured interview to kick start heritage month is with veteran Jamaican journalism, Desmond Allen, OD, who converted 20 of his award-winning interviews into a book titled, "Desmond Allen's Greatest Hits: Wondrous Tales of Extraordinary Jamaicans."
This book marks his 50th anniversary in journalism. We (BambuSparks) helped him to publish this book and I sat down with him to discuss what this book means.
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Desmond Allen, OD, a former president...2023-10-0234 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomDissecting Dave Ramsey’s Tik Tok AdviceDave Ramsey is well known for his no-nonsense approach to personal finance, particularly in the areas of budgeting, debt management, and wealth-building. He has gained a significant following through various media platforms, including books, radio shows, podcasts, live events, and more recently, Tik Tok.
Tune in as we peel back the layers of Dave’s bite sized Tik Tok advice and share our thoughts beyond the clips. Agree or disagree, Desmond will weigh in on each of the videos, which you’ll be able to see on the podcast.
Here are some o...2023-09-2829 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomUnderstanding Your Risk ToleranceIn this episode, we want to spend some time on this key principle to investing. We want to first understand what risk tolerance is and then explore the role it plays in planning. Whether you have a high risk tolerance or a low one, there's a strategy out there for you. It's all about finding the right balance and making your money work for you in a way that doesn’t keep you up at night.
Here are some of the things we’ll cover in this episode:
Understanding what risk tolerance is and the r...2023-09-1420 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomThe Financial Red ZoneThe financial red zone begins about 5-10 years before retirement and lasts five years into retirement, and this is most important stretch of planning. The decisions that you make during this time frame will have a significant impact on your financial future, so you want to pay close attention to a number of items.
This episode will explain the financial red zone in more detail and tell you what we’re helping clients with during these crucial years. With time no longer on your side, the margin for error gets much smaller so let’s make sure you’...2023-09-0716 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomUnitedHealthcare No Longer in Cape Fear Valley Health Network – How Does This Impact You?Earlier this summer, Cape Fear Valley Health’s hospitals announced that they would be transitioning to an ‘out of network’ status with UnitedHealthcare Medicare. This news impacts tens of thousands of people in Fayetteville and surrounding communities, forcing them to find alternative options for their Medicare needs.
To help us better understand what’s happening, we asked Joseph Dowless, a Licensed Insurance Professional at CLC Financial, to join the show. He’s a Medicare specialist who’s been staying on top of this decision by Cape Fear Valley, and he’ll break everything down for us on this episode...2023-08-3138 minRiverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomThe Three Worlds of MoneyWhen you really boil it down, there are really only three places where you can invest money: banking, insurance, and Wall Street. Each of these sectors have benefits but they all come with some downside as well so you want to find the right mix and balance to get your desired results.
In this episode, we’re going to talk about the role that each of those worlds play in a good financial plan and who might benefit most from these three.
Here are some of the highlights from this episode:
Why the banking wo...2023-08-2423 min
Riverbank Riches with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomGetting to Know Desmond Taylor and CLC Financial
Thanks for joining us for the first episode of Riverbank Riches with Desmond Taylor. We’re excited to have you and look forward to the financial planning and retirement conversations we’ll have every show.
To get things kicked off, we wanted to take a little time telling you more about who we are and provide some background on CLC Financial Services. If you’ve worked with us before, you might already know Desmond, but for those that aren’t as familiar, we’ll find out more about how he got into the business and what he lo...2023-08-1521 min
Riverbank Riches (Video) with Desmond Taylor: Navigating Financial WisdomGetting to Know Desmond Taylor and CLC FinancialThanks for joining us for the first episode of Riverbank Riches with Desmond Taylor. We’re excited to have you and look forward to the financial planning and retirement conversations we’ll have every show.
To get things kicked off, we wanted to take a little time telling you more about who we are and provide some background on CLC Financial Services. If you’ve worked with us before, you might already know Desmond, but for those that aren’t as familiar, we’ll find out more about how he got into the business and what he loves most...2023-08-1521 min
How They Got AwayHollywood's First Unsolved Case: The Murder of William Desmond TaylorFebruary 1st 1922 William Desmond Taylor, a silent film star and director, suddenly died at only 49 years old. It would be another 12 hours until police were notified. Rumors circulated that after his death bosses from Paramount and others from the upper echelon of Hollywood were at William’s house when the police arrived. What were they doing? Were they trying to check on their business partner and friend? Were they trying to understand what happened? If you guessed burning papers in the fireplace, you would be correct. Join the table as we dig into the life of William Desmond Taylor, th...2023-07-221h 38
Disturbing InterestsWilliam Desmond Taylor aka Get A Robe Hollywood has had it's fair share of salacious crimes and intrigue through the years. From the very inception of the industry the glitz and glamour has often camouflaged a darker seedier side filled with secrets, cover ups, and sorrow. In this weeks episode Regina takes us through the second part in the two part story about one of the first great murder mysteries in the movie industry, the murder of the legendary William Desmond Taylor.So, pour yourself some of that good moonshine, bath tub gin, or hooch and slap on one of those...2023-06-2641 minDisturbing InterestsWilliam Desmond Taylor aka Crime Scene Parties Hollywood has had it's fair share of salacious crimes and intrigue through the years. From the very inception of the industry the glitz and glamour has often camouflaged a darker seedier side filled with secrets, cover ups, and sorrow. It this weeks episode Regina takes us through the first part in the two part story about one of the first great murder mysteries in the movie industry, the murder of the legendary William Desmond Taylor.So, pour yourself some of that good moonshine, bath tub gin, or hooch and slap on one of those...2023-06-1249 min
Tales of History and ImaginationThe Murder of William Desmond TaylorThis week, Part Three of our Hollywood Trilogy - we discuss the Feb 1st 1922 murder of pioneering film director William Desmond Taylor, and the Pandora’s Box flung open in his wake.
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In The Nick Of CrimeEpisode 36 - William Desmond TaylorHappy Tuesday, creeps and freaks! This week, Michelle brings us the case of William Desmond Taylor, a prolific actor and director in the height of the silent film era. He was found dead from a single gunshot wound in February of 1922, and to this day, his murder remains unsolved.
Thank you as always for listening!
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The Gates Of CiminoEp. 36 William Desmond Taylor: Part 2Send us a message!Join us today as we continue our discussion on the 1922 murder of silent film director William Desmond Taylor. Part 2 is the Sidney Kirkpatrick book based off of the King Vidor investigation - A Cast of Killers. Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.2023-04-1936 min
Not Another True Crime PodcastThe Death Of William Desmond Taylor Ft. Aly Michalka of Aly & AJThis week, Sara and Danny are joined by Aly Michalka from Aly & AJ to spend a bit of time talking about true crime! They kick things off discussing the recent release from prison of Charles Sobhraj (popularized by the Netflix series "The Serpent"), and the questionable reason behind the decision. Then, they dig into the main topic of the episode, the unsolved murder of Hollywood director William Desmond Taylor in 1922. They start off with some background info on Desmond Taylor and his immigration to the US, and how he began his career in Hollywood after a winding path through...2023-03-061h 03
Death In EntertainmentEpisode 68 - Hollywood's First Who-Dunnit: William Desmond TaylorWilliam Desmond Taylor moved to America to become a famous Hollywood director-- which he accomplished shortly before being found murdered in his Los Angeles apartment on February 2nd, 1922. This week on Death in Entertainment.Send us a message!Support the showDeath in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Ben Kissel.New episodes every week!https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment2023-02-091h 13
Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast281: The Murder of William Desmond Taylor w/ William J Mann - A True Crime History PodcastIn early 1922, Hollywood was in damage control. The recent "Fatty" Arbuckle manslaughter and rape case had brought unwanted scandal to the motion picture industry, so when Paramount Pictures director William Desmond Taylor was found murdered in his home on February 1st, the studio tried its best to cover it up. Despite this, the murder case became a national sensation with attention falling on multiple suspects, including a valet who had been blackmailing Taylor, comedy star Mabel Normand and film ingenue Mary Miles Minter.My guest is William J. Mann, New York Times bestselling author...2023-02-071h 03Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast281: The Murder of William Desmond Taylor w/ William J Mann - A True Crime History PodcastIn early 1922, Hollywood was in damage control. The recent "Fatty" Arbuckle manslaughter and rape case had brought unwanted scandal to the motion picture industry, so when Paramount Pictures director William Desmond Taylor was found murdered in his home on February 1st, the studio tried its best to cover it up. Despite this, the murder case became a national sensation with attention falling on multiple suspects, including a valet who had been blackmailing Taylor, comedy star Mabel Normand and film ingenue Mary Miles Minter.My guest is William J. Mann, New York Times bestselling author...2023-02-071h 07
Stories of the SupernaturalWho Shot William Desmond Taylor & Other Murky Murders in Hollywoodland | PodcastIn 1922, William Desmond Taylor, 49, was found shot in the back,
his body sprawled in front of his writing desk. Powder burns marked
where the bullet entered his body by the left kidney, and stopped
underneath his right shoulder. He died instantly. The police's problem
is that they had too many suspects. | Host/Narrator – Marlene Pardo
Pellicer2023-01-1538 min
Uncomfortable is OK PodcastUIOK 314: Getting strategic about your resolutions for 2023 with James Brummer-TaylorHappy 2023
Expert business consultant, venture capitalist and my good mate James Brummer-Taylor joins the podcast for the first episode of 2023.
It's that time of year when a lot of us are thinking about making change in our lives.
We often do it at this time of year. And research shows us that usually those changes don't tend to stick around longer than a couple of weeks.
James and I have a conversation about getting strategic about the changes we want to make, so that
1- they stick, and
2023-01-0451 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp. 20 William Desmond TaylorSend us a message!We take a look at the 100 year old murder of William Desmond Taylor with my brother, writer Joe Trabucco. A mystery we've been working on for over 20 years.*Show Note: clips used are from the History Channel's documentary on William Desmond Taylor. Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.2022-12-1332 min
Uncomfortable is OK PodcastUIOK 300: James Brummer-Taylor, the business of high performanceWahoo 300 episode's not out
In this special episode I'm joined by James Brummer-Taylor. International business consultant, Venture Capitalist, entreprenuer, and best man at my wedding.
James has spent over a decade inside a multitude of companies helping them to perform better across all aspects of their business. He has seen the themes that drive high performance, and also the things that don't work so well.
More recently James has left his decade long comfort zone in operational and strategic consulting to take on the new challenges of bei...2022-09-0658 min
MorbidThe Murder of William Desmond TaylorWilliam Desmond Taylor was a big name in Hollywood back in the day, starring and directing plenty of hit films. Hollywood has always been rife with controversy and such was the case when William was found dead in his apartment, having been shot with a rare .38 caliber gun. The police felt like whoever had killed William had actually been wrapped up in a hug with him when they pulled the trigger. Was it Mabel Normand who had been at his home just minutes before he was killed, or could it have been Mary Miles Minter and her crazy Stage...2022-08-151h 20
Stories of the SupernaturalWho Shot William Desmond Taylor & Other Murky Murders in Hollywoodland | PodcastIn 1922, William Desmond Taylor, 49, was found shot in the back, his body sprawled in front of his writing desk. Powder burns marked where the bullet entered his body by the left kidney, and stopped underneath his right shoulder. He died instantly. The police's problem is that they had too many suspects.Host/Narrator – Marlene Pardo PellicerMarlenePardo.comVisit our websites to view videos or download MP3s of each showor find a link to your favorite podcast platform. www.storiesofthesupernatural.infoSign up for Marlene's Weekly Newsletter - https://marlenepardopellicer.su...2022-07-0938 min
Stories of the SupernaturalWho Shot William Desmond Taylor & Other Murky Murders in Hollywoodland | PodcastIn 1922, William Desmond Taylor, 49, was found shot in the back, his body sprawled in front of his writing desk. Powder burns marked where the bullet entered his body by the left kidney, and stopped underneath his right shoulder. He died instantly. The police's problem is that they had too many suspects.Host/Narrator – Marlene Pardo PellicerMarlenePardo.comVisit our websites to view videos or download MP3s of each showor find a link to your favorite podcast platform. www.storiesofthesupernatural.infoSign up for Marlene's Weekly Newsletter - https://marlenepardopellicer.su...2022-07-0938 min
Open Shudders: A Creepy PodcastHollywood Homicide: The William Desmond Taylor MurderThis is the last episode where Phillip and Barry will record in person. On February 2, 1922, the body of film director William Desmond Taylor was found shot to death in his Hollywood home. What follow us like a whodunnit Agatha Christie novel. Yet, the case was never solved.Follow us on:Twitter: @AShuddersInstagram: @openshudderspodcastFacebook: The Official Page for Open Shudders A Creepy PodcastEmail us at:openshudders@yahoo.comEnjoy The View From The Open Shudders,BUT DON'T FALL OUT OF THE...2022-07-011h 41
The Photo DetectiveHow to Organize Photos Before Scanning with Nancy DesmondThis week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Nancy Desmond, one of the co-founders of MemoryWeb, a platform dedicated to helping individuals save and store their family photos. In this episode, they discuss how to organize photos before uploading – which makes the process easier and even more fun for those digging into their photo collections. Related Episodes:Episode 134: Unlocking the ShoeboxEpisode 50: Scan Your Photos with Mitch GoldstoneLinks:Sign up for my newsletter.Watch my YouTube Channel.Lik...2022-06-1226 min
True Crime BnBEpisode 18; William Desmond Taylor and Tiffany CowardWe welcome our Crime Family back to Episode 18! In the first story, Bailey takes us into the century-long mystery of who murdered William Desmond Taylor, an Irish immigrant turned Hollywood director. Beth then tells how Tiffany Coward outdid her name and fought off a convicted murderer.We have a disclaimer at the beginning of this episode about a conversation that takes place between 33:00 and 38:45, where we spontaneously discussed mass casualty events in the USA. This unfortunate timing was unintentional, as we recorded this episode two weeks ago. If this is too intense for you at this time...2022-05-2041 min
Technology TapInterview with Desmond Taylor about Pen+Send us a textI was able to interview Desmond Taylor about Pen + We talked about1-The Pen + exam2- What strategies did he use to study3- What are his goals now that he passedJuan Rodriguez can be reached atProfessorJRod@gmail.com@Prof_JRodInstagram ProfessorJRodSupport the showIf you want to help me with my research please e-mail me.Professorjrod@gmail.comIf you want to join my question/answer zoom class e...2022-03-2122 min
Mystery Team Inc.Episode 77: The Murder of William Desmond Taylor Part 2 - Going Out of Marriage SaleThe second and final part in our two part series about the murder of silent film director William Desmond Taylor.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-02-281h 09
Disturbingly Pragmatic with Dave and PaulPaul Talks About The Year of the Water Tiger, William Desmond Taylor's 100th Death Day, and We Get So Emotional Baby!Send us a textThis Episode has EVERYTHING!It's got:KUNG HEI FAT CHOY! Happy Lunar New Year! Jean Claude Van Damme The Musical!Paul is a Lion, a Tiger, AND a Bear, Oh My!Dave is a Rat!Paul is a Gay Beacon!Dave Likes To Move It, Move It!100th Anniversary of the Unsolved Murder of William Desmond Taylor!Mary Miles Minter's Mother May Have Murdered Him!Not Norma Desmond - Mabel Normand!Dave Gets Emotional!Corrections!Amy, Our Super Fan From Bethesda!Pittsburgh Bridges Falling Down, Falling Do...2022-02-0158 min